The CLE-Class is Mercedes' fresh take on a two-door. It’s a sleek coupe and cabriolet that replaces the old C and E-Class coupes in one clean sweep.
It's got a long, low body and is an elegant car straight from the factory, with flowing lines and the kind of presence that turns heads without trying.
But as with most Mercedes cars, there’s always more under the hood that is yet to be uncovered.
Maybe you want to sharpen that body into something more aggressive.
Maybe you've got the CLE450 or CLE53 AMG and you want the inline-six to sound as good as the car looks.
Either way, the right mods will take the CLE from refined to unforgettable.
We’ve collected the best mods for your 2024+ Mercedes CLE-Class, showing you the upgrades worth your money for both extra style and performance.
Exterior Styling Mods for the CLE-Class
The CLE has gorgeous bones, and it takes carbon fiber beautifully. A few well-chosen pieces can help turn a classy coupe into a genuine statement car. Below are some of our favorites.
GTR Style Front Grille
Nothing changes the front of the CLE faster than the grille. Our GTR / Panamericana style front grille swaps the standard slats for the vertical-bar AMG look pulled straight from the GT cars.
It's the single biggest visual change you can make up front, and it instantly gives the CLE a motorsport-inspired aggression. The vertical bars completely change the car's feel, taking it from understated luxury to something with real attitude.
Carbon Fiber Front Lip & Aero
To really add some character to your build, our carbon fiber front lip drops the nose and adds a lower, more planted stance.
When you pair it with the carbon fiber front canards, the carbon look takes over, transforming your car into a racing style feel.
Or step it up even further to the CLE53 AMG upper bumper splitters for a full front-end transformation.
Each piece works on its own, but when you stack them together the CLE looks like it rolled off an AMG show stand. Carbon fiber is the way to go here too - it's lightweight, holds its finish through weather and washing, and keeps that premium look over time.
Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps
Carbon fiber mirror caps are the easiest way to add a premium motorsport touch to your CLE.
They’re lightweight, glossy, and weather-resistant, tying in beautifully with other carbon front accessories like a front lip, spoiler, or splitters.
These are also super easy to add to your car, allowing you to change your look within minutes.
Trunk Spoiler
Sticking on the carbon fiber trend, a spoiler is the classic rear upgrade, and there’s a few styles so you can choose from to get the exact look you want.
The subtle V1 style spoiler keeps it clean and factory-inspired, the V3 style sits in the middle for a balanced sporty profile, while the more aggressive V4 style spoiler adds a sharper, taller lip for maximum impact.
Each of these spoilers is made from real carbon fiber, and it's one of the most popular first upgrades for new owners because it changes the rear end so dramatically.
Rear Diffuser with Quad Tips
For a more serious upgrade to your cars back end, this gloss black rear diffuser with quad tips is the ultimate mod for your CLE-class. It's sharpens the lower bumper with it's gloss black finish and is the kid of modification that makes people look twice before moving on.
Rear Bumper Splitters
To finish the back end, these carbon fiber rear bumper splitters sharpen the lower corners of the bumper and tie the rear into the rest of your carbon build.
It’s only a subtle upgrade, but when you pair it with a trunk spoiler and mirror caps, they pull the whole car together into one cohesive, custom look.
Performance Mods for the CLE450 / CLE53 AMG
The CLE450 and CLE53 run a smooth turbocharged inline-six engine with mild-hybrid assistance, and even though this is above and beyond most cars straight from the factory, there’s still some extra sound and response you can unlock with some smart modifications.
Valved Sport Exhaust System
A valved sport exhaust is the upgrade that changes the character of the car. Our CLE450/CLE53 AMG valved sport exhaust system wakes up that inline-six engine with a deeper, richer note.
Having valves means you can keep it quiet for your daily commuting, but with the switch of a button, you open everything up and really hear the engine. On top of this extra sound, the design helps improve exhaust flow and throttle response, which really changes how engaged the car feels to drive.
Downpipes
If that’s not enough and you’re chasing even better flow and a more aggressive tone, getting yourself a CLE450/CLE53 AMG downpipe helps replace the restrictive factory unit, freeing up exhaust gases and making a sharper turbo spool.
Pair some downpipes with the valved exhaust, you get a deeper tone, faster throttle response, and a real improvement in how the car pulls. It comes with catted and catless options - just keep in mind that catless race pipes may affect emissions compliance, so check your local regulations before installing.
So, Which Mod Should You Start With?
The CLE-Class is a beautiful car straight from the factory, but the right mods turn it into something that's unmistakably yours.
If you want a fast, high-impact visual win, start with the GTR style grille or carbon mirror caps. Both are easy to fit and make an immediate difference to how aggressive the car looks. From there, it’s hard to go wrong adding more carbon fiber accessories like a front lip or spoiler.
If you've got a CLE450 or CLE53 and you're chasing sound and performance, a valved exhaust paired with a downpipe is the combination that transforms the drive.
